US Bridges

ST Lucus Road over Jim Creek

FairPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 3.5S 3.5E of Wheaton · Structure no. 000750935603760

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Lucus Road over Jim Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Lucus Road over Jim Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST Lucus Road
CrossesJim Creek
Location3.5S 3.5E of Wheaton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.44987, -96.24685
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Lucus Road over Jim Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Lucus Road over Jim Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does ST Lucus Road over Jim Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is ST Lucus Road over Jim Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns ST Lucus Road over Jim Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.